I Peter 4:12-13 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange we're happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
I love a good surprise. It's normally difficult to surprise me but when you can get something by me without me knowing about it, you are good!
Okay, now let's go to school! A synonym for surprise is "unexpected," while the antonym is "expectation." So, if we're expecting and therefore know our faith will be tested, how on earth can we be surprised when trials come our way? Why should we allow our foundation to be shaken? Make sense? Not really!
When we get it into our thinking that yes, we will endure hardship and heartache, but neither can take us out, and both will build our faith and character, then we will be able to see God's glory revealed as He rescues us from the hand of the enemy and strengthen us through our suffering.
So although there maybe times when things appear to be too much, just know that they shouldn't come as a surprise and know that God's gonna get the glory out of it. The joy of the Lord IS our strength. Are you leaning on the Lord today?
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